Designs and inspiration from Michele Reynolds, Independent Stampin' Up!™ Demonstrator in central Maryland.
Please contact me at michelerey@aol.com for information about receiving your own personal copy of the May – August 2026 Catalog and about events I offer in my Stampin’ Studio in my home.
Celebrate World Card Making Day with other crafters during the Virtual Card Retreat! During this two-day virtual event, you’ll craft along with Stampin’ Up!™ staff as they go through the step-by-step process of creating 15 fabulous cards using the 2026 October Card Retreat Kit. Craft with others who love cardmaking, learn new techniques, and connect on a personal level with fellow crafters and Stampin’ Up!™ staff. Stampin’ Up!™ will also have some fun giveaways during the live event!
There is no registration for this event! By purchasing the 2026 October Card Retreat Kit, you’ll get access to the exclusive Facebook group where the live event will stream on October 1 – 2 starting at 2 pm (Mountain Time) each day. This event will be presented in English only. After the event, you can access the recorded event videos on the exclusive Facebook group. Videos with English, French, German, and Dutch captioning will be available through the Facebook group within two weeks after the live stream. You’ll receive a card in your kit box that has a link to the exclusive Facebook group where the live event will stream. Follow the instructions on the card to access the Facebook group so the Facebook group administrator can admit you. Please allow adequate time (at least 2 to 3 business days) for the group administrator to admit you, at least 48 hours. If you haven’t been admitted, you won’t be able to view the group.
To craft along with the presenters and make 15 cards, you’ll need to purchase the 2026 October Card Retreat Kit. Everyone who purchases a kit will receive a link to the exclusive Facebook group where the live event will stream. Stampin’ Up!™ only has a limited number of kits, so make sure to order yours ASAP! The kit includes 2 stamp sets, a die set, designer series paper, two-tone cardstock, white cardstock, gold foil, envelopes, printed precut images, and embellishments. The kit is available in English, French, and German. The kit is item 170632 and costs $165.00. You do earn Stampin’ Rewards with the purchase of this kit and you can use Stampin’ Rewards you’ve earned previously to purchase it!
Please note that the 2026 October Card Retreat Kit is NOT eligible for expedited shipping and if it is included with other Stampin’ Up!™ products, no part of the order is eligible for expedited shipping. So, if you want to participate during the event, please be sure to order your Kit as early as possible!
You can place an online order for the 2026 October Card Retreat Kit by simply clicking on the image below. This will take you directly to my online store!. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
For the best experience during the event, you’ll also want to have the following supplies on hand. If you need to order any of these supplies, you can do so by clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
You’ll also want to have clear blocks, an eraser, a pencil, a ruler, and stamp cleaning supplies handy.
For a sneak peek at the cards you’ll get to make, please click here. Or, check out this video from Stampin’ Up!™ to hear more about the event and get a closer look at some of the projects:
Two weeks before the event, Stampin’ Up!™ will post a Preparation Video on Facebook showing how to cut your paper so you can have everything ready to go before the event. This video will be in English with captions available in English, German, French, and Dutch. They will also post step-by-step directions for each card.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Happy Stamping!
Stampin’ Up!™ is now offering virtual classes that anyone can order and join! This class will be held live on September 17 at 2 pm (Mountain Time). After the Class, you can still watch the video on demand with captions in English, French, German, and Dutch. You’ll be decorating a 24-box advent calendar.
The cost of the class (access to the Facebook page) is $30.00. It is item 171481. You do earn Stampin’ Rewards on the purchase of a Craft Class By Stampin’ Up!™ and can use Stampin’ Rewards to purchase a Craft Class By Stampin’ Up!™ as well.
It is recommended that you purchase the Advent Treat Boxes from the September – December 2026 Catalog in advance so that you have all the products you’ll need to craft along during the class. The Advent Treat Boxes are item 168534 and cost $15.00.
After you purchase the Craft Class, you’ll receive an email with a link to an exclusive Facebook page. To view this page, you’ll need to enter the name and email address you used when you purchased the class. You’ll also need to enter your Craft Class order number. With this information, the page administrator can admit you to join the page. Please allow adequate time for the page administrator to admit you (at least 24 hours). If you aren’t admitted to the page, you won’t be able to view the class. Once you’re on the Facebook page, you can download the instructions for the projects you’ll make during the class. It is recommended that you review the instructions before you view the class so you can have everything prepped and ready to go.
You can place an online order for the Advent-ures In Christmas Craft Class by simply clicking on the image below. This will take you directly to my online store!. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
You can place an online order for the Advent Treat Boxes by simply clicking on the image below. This will take you directly to my online store!. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
For the best experience during the Craft Class, you’ll also want to have the following supplies on hand in addition to the Advent Treat Boxes. If you need to order any of these products, simply click on the image below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
Here are some new products in the Stampin’ Hot Foil Line. Read through the Radiance Awaits Stampin’ Hot Foil Brochure (download it here) for information on what is and isn’t included in the system and simple user instructions. Of course, no project would be complete without a stamped image or two and this brochure highlights coordinating hot foil dies and stamp set bundles designed specifically to enhance the foil artwork in this product line. We even have a bundle that includes a set of decorative masks so you can add color alongside your shimmering foil for even more dimension. Plus, there is a Reverse Hot Foil Die which lets you easily use negative images left on foil scraps so you don’t waste any and some new colors of foil!
Here’s a video from Stampin’ Up!™ on how to use the new Reverse Hot Foil Die.
And, here’s a video from Stampin’ Up!™ about the Smooth Foiling 5″ x 7″ Specialty Paper.
Items could sell out quickly, so be sure to order starting Tuesday, September 1 at midnight (Mountain Time)!
Be sure to check out the brochure to see all the products available and order yours starting September 1 at midnight (MT). If you have Stampin’ Rewards, redeem them with your purchase and save! Purchasing the system qualifies you to buy the Product of the Month. If you haven’t purchased the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine yet, buy the Stampin’ Hot Foil System and use Stampin’ Rewards toward the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. Remember, you’ll need a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine to complete the hot foiling process.
Of course, the stamp sets that coordinate with some of the Hot Foil Dies can always be purchased and used separately if you want!
You can place an online order for the Hot Foil System and new products by simply clicking on the image below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
Make this festive season magical with the 12 Days of Creativity Advent Calendar. Every day of this calendar contains items that you can craft with all year long, including never-before-seen dies, paper, embellishments, and more. These products are exclusive to the calendar and can’t be purchased separately. These calendars make great gifts too!
The 12 Days Of Creativity Advent Calendar is available starting September 1 while supplies last! It is item 168589 and costs $99. It includes exclusive dies, paper, coloring tools, cards and envelopes, embellishments, and more – plus, a bonus stamp set! It is only available while supplies last though, so don’t wait to order! Purchasing the advent calendar qualifies you to buy the Product of the Month.
You can place an online order for the 12 Days Of Creativity Advent Calendar by simply clicking on the image below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I created a stencil with the dies included in the Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder and placed it over a butterfly shape cut out of some of the Bloom Impressions Designer Paper and then added some Shimmery White Embossing Paste to make this pretty, sparkly butterfly. I then added it to a card with a sentiment from the Beautiful Butterflies Set and sent it to a customer for her birthday.
Uses Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block H, Take Your Pick, Basic White Thick Cardstock (for stencil), Stampin' Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Shimmery White Embossing Paste, Palette Knives, Silicone Craft Sheet, Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, Peach Pie Cardstock, Petal Pink 3/8" Scalloped Ribbon, Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder, Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins, Bloom Impressions 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, and Everyday Skies 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper.
The Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins and Bloom Impressions 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper can both be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase each during Sale-A-Bration 2025.
You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Please use Host Code 52685829when you place your order to help out my January Club Host, Debbie Davis. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Please use Host Code 52685829when you place your order to help out my January Club Host, Debbie Davis. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
One of my customers loves the Real Red color, so I always try to use it when I make her birthday card. This year, I combined it with Petal Pink and some elements from the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle and Linked Together Bundle to make this pretty card.
Uses Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set and Linked Together Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Clear Block H, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Adhesive Sheets, Paper Trimmer, Petal Pink Cardstock, Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad, Real Red Cardstock, Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Petal Pink 3/8" Scalloped Ribbon, Beautiful Butterflies Dies, Linked Together Dies, Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins, and Everyday Skies 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper.
The Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins can be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase during Sale-A-Bration 2025.
You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Please use Host Code 52685829when you place your order to help out my January Club Host, Debbie Davis. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I made a card for my Club Members using the Heart Shaped Bundle from Sale-A-Bration to make next week that I'll show after Club Class is held. I had some leftover heart cut out pieces from making that card, so I used them to make this card which I'll send to my mom to thank her for our Christmas gift.
Uses Heart Shaped Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Adhesive Sheets, Paper Trimmer, Petal Pink Cardstock, Melon Mambo Cardstock, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Flirty Flamingo Cardstock, Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Petal Pink 3/8" Scalloped Ribbon, Bloom Impressions 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, and Heart Shaped Dies.
The Bloom Impressions 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper can be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase during Sale-A-Bration 2025. The Heart Shaped Bundle, which includes the stamp set and dies, can be earned for FREE with a $120 purchase during Sale-A-Bration 2025.
You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Please use Host Code 52685829when you place your order to help out my January Club Host, Debbie Davis. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I used the new Hugs For Love Bundle from the new Mini Catalog and some accessories from the Online Exclusives to make some of these pretty cards. I sent them out to some customers as a thank you for orders. I used the trick of punching out a slightly smaller shape again.
Uses Hugs For Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Simply Shammy and/or Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner and Stampin' Scrub, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Clear Block D, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Paper Trimmer, Cherry Cobbler Cardstock, Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad, Real Red Cardstock, Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, To The Point Label Punch, Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/4" Satin Ribbon, Marbled Elegance 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Adhesive-Backed Heart Sequins.
You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Please use Host Code 52685829when you place your order to help out my January Club Host, Debbie Davis. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
One of my customers had her house featured as the cover article in Country Sampler Magazine a couple of months ago. I finally got the chance to make a card to congratulate her! I used some new Online Exclusives products including the Everyday Arches Set and some new designer paper from the Mini Catalog combined with a carryover product, the Sweetest Star Punch, which is still available as an Online Exclusive.
Uses Everyday Arches Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Take Your Pick, Simply Scored Scoring Tool (for the stylus), Linen Thread, 2023-2025 In Color Jute Trim Pack, Stampin' Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Mossy Meadow Cardstock, Boho Blue Cardstock, Boho Blue Classic Stampin' Pad, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Timeless Plaid 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Two Tone Sparkle Gems, Sweetest Star Punch, and ruler.
You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Please use Host Code 52685829when you place your order to help out my January Club Host, Debbie Davis. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I used the new Linked Together Bundle with several fun accessories you can earn for FREE during Sale-A-Bration to make this pretty card. I'm sending it to a long-time friend for her birthday.
Uses Linked Together Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Seal, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer, Melon Mambo Cardstock, Flirty Flamingo Cardstock, Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Linked Together Dies, Starstruck Embossing Folder, Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins, and Bloom Impressions 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper.
The Starstruck Embossing Folder, Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins, and Bloom Impressions 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper can all be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase each during Sale-A-Bration 2025.
You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Please use Host Code 52685829when you place your order to help out my January Club Host, Debbie Davis. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I created this breath-of-spring card on a very snowy day! I'm sending it out to a customer as a belated birthday card. It uses the new Delightful Wishes Bundle and some poppin' pastels and heat embossing.
Uses Delightful Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Clear Block H, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Seal, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Adhesive Sheets, Soft Pastels, Paper Trimmer, VersaMark Ink Pad, Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Embossing Additions Tool Kit, Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Granny Apple Green Cardstock, Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Tiny Bee Trinkets, Daffodil Delight 1/8" Satin Ribbon, Floral & Gingham Vellum 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper, Delightful Wishes Dies, and tissue.
You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Please use Host Code 52685829when you place your order to help out my January Club Host, Debbie Davis. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
Stampin' Up!™ has finally introduced a cat background stamp similar to the Doggone Friendly Stamp for dogs. The new stamp is called Meow Mates and is available as an Online Exclusive starting today! Also available today are the new products in the January – April 2025 Mini Catalog such as the Hugs For Love Bundle. I used these products to make a thank you card for one of my customers. Whenever she comes over, she brings treats for my cats, Manny and Appy. It's usually just some bubble wrap from her Stampin' Up!™ orders, but Manny in particular LOVES to pop the bubble wrap, so it is sweet of her to think of them.
Uses Meow Mates Cling Stamp Set and Hugs For Love Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block F, Grid Paper, Black & Very Vanilla 3/8" Large Check Ribbon, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Paper Trimmer, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Melon Mambo Cardstock, Basic White Cardstock, and To The Point Label Punch.
You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Please use Host Code 52685829when you place your order to help out my January Club Host, Debbie Davis. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
I used the cute Terrific Toadstools Bundle that will be available through the new Mini Catalog starting tomorrow (January 7) and some fun paper that can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration also starting tomorrow to make this card. I’m sending it to one of my Team Members to congratulate her on her recent sales.
Uses Terrific Toadstools Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Happy Labels Pick A Punch, Take Your Pick, Stampin’ Seal, Paper Trimmer, Poppy Parade Cardstock, Poppy Parade Classic Stampin’ Pad, Melon Mambo Cardstock, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Tiny Bee Trinkets, Terrific Toadstools Builder Punch, and Toadstool Gardens 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper.
The Toadstool Gardens 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper can be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase during Sale-A-Bration 2025. The Terrific Toadstools Photopolymer Stamp Set, Terrific Toadstools Builder Punch, and/or the Terrific Toadstools Bundle will be available starting tomorrow through the January – April 2025 Mini Catalog.
You can place an online order for the other products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Please use Host Code J749UZA9when you place your order. Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.